Police have confirmed the body of a swimmer has been located following a search in waters off the Northern Beaches today.
About 9.50am (Sunday 15 December 2024), emergency services were called to Newport Beach following reports of a concern for welfare for a man who was swimming in waters nearby.
Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended, and a search commenced in the area including Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving NSW, PolAir, Marine Rescue and a Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.
About 11.30am, the man’s body was located in waters nearby.
The body is yet to be formally identified; however, he is believed to be aged in his 50s.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
